Table of Integrals

College/University

Definition

Helps with integration in calculus. The table of integrals lists out common antiderivatives so that you can carry out calculations that involve integrations. It also lists out the integrals in different categories to make it easier for you to find the ones you'll need.

Worked examples

\(\int \sin(x) \, dx = -\cos(x) + C\)

Look up the integral of sine in the table rather than deriving it each time.

\(\int e^{ax} \, dx = \frac{1}{a} e^{ax} + C\)

Tables list formulas for exponentials with coefficients so you can substitute your value of a directly.

\(\int \frac{1}{x^2 + a^2} \, dx = \frac{1}{a} \arctan\left(\frac{x}{a}\right) + C\)

Rational-function integrals are grouped by denominator pattern in the table.

Common mistakes

Using \(\int x^n \, dx = \frac{x^{n+1}}{n+1} + C\) when \(n = -1\) → \(\int \frac{1}{x} \, dx = \ln|x| + C\) The power rule fails at n = -1; the table lists this case separately as the natural logarithm.
Forgetting the constant \(C\) when copying from the table → Always include \(+ C\) for indefinite integrals Every antiderivative family differs by a constant; omitting C loses infinitely many solutions.
Applying a table formula without checking that your integral matches exactly → Use substitution or algebra first to transform your integral into table form Tables assume standard forms; you must manipulate your integrand to match before using a formula.

Where you'll use it next

You'll rely on integral tables throughout Calculus II for techniques of integration, in differential equations to solve separable and linear equations, and in physics and engineering for computing work, center of mass, and Fourier transforms.

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Antiderivatives: Rules, Formulas, and Examples

Calculus 2

Discover how to reverse differentiation to find antiderivatives, master the power rule and trig rules, and practice with worked examples.

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